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Fenix HM53R vs Fenix HM55R

What HM53R does better (1) and where HM55R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Fenix HM53R
Fenix · 2026HM53R
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $70
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Fenix HM55R
Fenix · 2025HM55R
8.4Score
3 advantages≈ $75
6.9Brightness & throw7.6
7.7Battery & charging7.0
8.0Build & durability7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

HM53RHM55R
37 × 713634 × 6444
HM53RHM55RDifference
Length / height71 mm64 mm+7 mm
Head diameter / width37 mm34 mm+3 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm44 mm−8 mm
Weight102 g105 g−3 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HM53R better than HM55R?

  1. Weight102 g vs 105 g+3%

Why is HM55R better than HM53R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m vs 175 m+11%
  2. Peak beam intensity6,240 cd vs 7,660 cd+23%
  3. Maximum runtime135 h vs 147 h+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HM53RFenix HM53R≈ $708.4
Fenix HM55RFenix HM55R≈ $758.4
Light output
Maximum output1,200 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity6,240 cd7,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)158 m175 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-25Luminus SST-25
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery18350 Li-ion, 16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A18350 Li-ion
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime135 h147 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height71 mm64 mm
Head diameter / width37 mm34 mm
Body diameter / depth36 mm44 mm
Weight102 g105 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchDual switches
Strobe—Yes
Red lightYesYes
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
Colours—Black
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